MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET REVISION DATE: 02/02/2009

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1 PAGE: 1 of 5 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE PRODUCT AND THE COMPANY Supplier : SNF INC PO Box 250 Riceboro, Georgia Tel : Fax : COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Identification of the preparation : Anionic water-soluble polymer 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Aqueous solutions or powders that become wet render surfaces extremely slippery 4. FIRST AID MEASURES Inhalation : Skin contact : Eye contact : Ingestion : No hazards which require special first aid measures Wash with water and soap as a precaution. In case of persistent skin irritation, consult a physician Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water, also under the eyelids. In case of persistent eye irritation, consult a physician. No hazards which require special first aid measures 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Suitable extinguishing media : Special fire-fighting precautions : Protective equipment for firefighters : Water, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide (CO2), dry powder Aqueous solutions or powders that become wet render surfaces extremely slippery No special protective equipment required. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal precautions : Environmental precautions : No special precautions required. Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system

2 PAGE: 2 of 5 Methods for cleaning up : Do not flush with water. Clean up promptly by sweeping or vacuum. Keep in suitable and closed containers for disposal. After cleaning, flush away traces with water. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling : Storage : Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid dust formation. Do not breathe dust. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday. Keep in a dry, cool place (0-35 C). 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION Engineering controls : Use local exhaust if dusting occurs. Natural ventilation is adequate in absence of dusts Personal protection equipment - Respiratory protection : Dust safety masks are recommended where concentration of total dust is more than 10 mg/m 3 - Hand protection : Rubber gloves. - Eye protection : Safety glasses with side-shields. Do not wear contact lenses. - Skin protection : Chemical resistant apron or protective suit if splashing or contact with solution is likely. Hygiene measures : Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Form : Color : Odor : ph : Melting point ( C) : Flash point ( C) : Autoignition temperature ( C) : Vapour pressure (mm Hg) : granular solid white none 5 g/l Bulk density : 0.80 Water solubility : Viscosity (mpa s) : Completely miscible See Technical Bulletin

3 PAGE: 3 of STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Stability : Conditions to avoid : Hazardous decomposition products : Product is stable. No hazardous polymerization will occur. Oxidizing agents may cause exothermic reactions Oxidizing agents may cause exothermic reactions Thermal decomposition may produce: nitrogen oxides (NOx), carbon oxides (COx) 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Acute toxicity - Oral : LD50/oral/rat > 5000 mg/kg - Dermal : The results of testing on rabbits showed this material to be non-toxic even at high dose levels. - Inhalation : The product is not expected to be toxic by inhalation. Irritation - Skin : The results of testing on rabbits showed this material to be non-irritating to the skin. - Eyes : Testing conducted according to the Draize technique showed the material produces no corneal or iridial effects and only slight transitory conjuctival effects similar to those which all granular materials have on conjuctivae. Sensitization : Chronic toxicity : The results of testing on guinea pigs showed this material to be non-sensitizing. A two-year feeding study on rats did not reveal adverse health effects. A two-year feeding study on dogs did not reveal adverse health effects. 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Ecotoxicity: The product is rapidly eliminated from the aquatic medium through irreversible adsorption onto suspended matter and dissolved organics. - Fish LC50/Danio rerio/96 hr > 100 mg/l (OECD 203) - Algae : IC50/Scenedesmus subspicatus/72hr > 100 mg/l (OECD 201) - Daphnia : EC50 /Daphnia magna/48 hr > 100 mg/l (OECD 202) Bioaccumulation : Persistence / degradability : Does not bioaccumulate. Not readily biodegradable.

4 PAGE: 4 of DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Waste from residues / unused products : Contaminated packaging : In accordance with federal, state and local regulations. Rinse empty containers with water and use the rinse water to prepare the working solution. Can be landfilled or incinerated, when in compliance with local regulations. 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION Not regulated by DOT, IATA, IMDG REGULATORY INFORMATION All components of this product are on the TSCA and DSL inventories WHMIS (CANADA): not regulated RCRA status : Hazardous waste number : Reportable quantity (40 CFR 302) : Threshold planning quantity (40 CFR 355) California Proposition 65 information : Not a hazardous waste. The following statement is made in order to comply with the California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986: This product contains a chemical(s) known to the State of California to cause cancer : residual Acrylamide HMIS & NFPA Ratings HMIS NFPA Health : 1 1 Flammability : 1 1 Reactivity : 0 0 Personal Protection/Special : B

5 PAGE: 5 of OTHER INFORMATION Person to contact : Regulatory Affairs Manager The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release, and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process unless specified in the text.